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Message From The Editor Fair Warning
I was out on my deck much of Canada Day and the weather was glorious, but I had been in the sun quite a while and I went in about 4:30 or 5:00 and started doing things in the house. I walked past the window about an hour later and the sunny day was gone, replaced by a sooty grey sky and winds that were bending the trees way over. Branches were flying around, the livingroom windows were visibly flexing in and out and then there was a loud crash. Within a few minutes, the front has passed and things were calm, but the temperature had dropped from 34 C to 24 C in minutes.
The crashing was from two big sections of aluminum flashing that hit the house. Inspection after the weather had passed showed that the sheets of aluminum were not from my house or any of my neighbours. It may have been a twister that hit and I learned later that two people had been killed. I live at the south end of Lake Simcoe and the people were out on SUPs without lifejackets or PFDs. The weather hit without much warning. We know people don’t want to hear warnings about PFD wear, but it’s our responsibility as an industry to put those warnings out. (READ MORE)
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Feature
Boat Ramp Etiquette  I often get asked questions about how best to use a boat ramp while giving due consideration to other users. Often boaters arrive at the ramp and there are others waiting in line to use the same ramp. For those of us who attend the annual Gravenhurst Boat show and are waiting in line to launch our boats this will be a familiar scenario. READ MORE |
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Sponsored Content
Marine SCA Expands Its European Boat Portfolio – Dealer Opportunities Available Across Canada  Introducing a New Era of European Boating Excellence. Marine SCA is proud to announce the expansion of its exclusive European boat portfolio with the addition of several prestigious brands, offering Canadian boaters an exceptional selection of innovative, stylish, and high-quality vessels. Joining our established brands Capoforte, Invictus Yacht, AS Marine, EOLO, and AQUABAT, Marine SCA now proudly represents... READ MORE |
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Boating Ontario Social Event at Hucks Marine Resort
On July 6, a lovely summer afternoon, Boating Ontario, with the generous support of Hucks Marine & Resort in Rockport, Ontario, hosted a business social meet and greet at the marina. Held in the late afternoon when attendees were best able to manage a bit of time off, guests were invited to a waterfront reception hosted by the Hucks and Boating Ontario staff. READ MORE |
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NMMA Canada’s Marie-France Mackinnon Named to Boating Industry’s "2026 Women Making Waves"
Boating Industry magazine recently announced its 2026 "Women Making Waves" honorees, recognizing women across the recreational boating industry who are making valuable contributions to the marine sector and helping lead their organizations and peers into the future. This year’s honorees include Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director, NMMA Canada, who was recognized for her leadership, advocacy and contributions to the recreational marine industry. READ MORE |
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IBEX Strengthens Team with Three Strategic Additions
New Hires Expand Education, Sales and Marketing Capabilities as IBEX Bolsters Year-Round Experiences for the Marine Industry. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the addition of three new team members who will help strengthen the event’s education, sales and marketing initiatives while supporting continued growth across its annual event and year-round engagement efforts. READ MORE |
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Brunswick Corporation Expands Licensing Strategy Through New Partnership with Changes Inc.
Strategic licensing partnership brings Brunswick’s portfolio of iconic marine brands into mainstream lifestyle retail, beginning with a Boston Whaler apparel launch at Abercrombie & Fitch this summer. Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine recreation, has announced a new licensing partnership with Changes Inc., a leader in trend-driven licensed apparel... READ MORE |
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Events
Smart Prototypes Summit Comes to North America This September – Free, Two Days for Engineering Leaders and Technical Experts  Join HBK and VI-grade on September 15–16 in Novi, Michigan for customer presentations, technical sessions, live demonstrations, and exclusive access to one of North America’s leading Driver-in-the-Loop simulation facilities. VI-grade, the global provider of human-centric simulation-driven vehicle development solutions, together with HBK, announced on July 9th, the Smart Prototypes Summit 2026... READ MORE |
Education
ABYC Certification Pricing Update - Register by September 1, 2026 to Save  ABYC is proud to provide high-quality marine technical training, certification programs and educational resources that support the marine industry and the professionals who power it. Please note beginning Sept. 1, ABYC will implement two pricing updates: READ MORE |
Research
NMMA Reports that U.S. Recreational Marine Spending Reached $54 Billion in 2025  The latest annual total industry sales by category and state report, part of NMMA’s 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for member download. In 2025, U.S. recreational marine retail spending totaled $54 billion, reflecting the broad economic impact of recreational boating across sales of boats, engines, trailers, accessories and related spending categories. READ MORE |
Calendar
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